OET and IIMSTC Join Hands to Advance Healthcare Communication and Global Career Readiness

In August 2026, as healthcare systems across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and other major destinations continue to face workforce shortages, communication skills are increasingly recognized as a critical clinical competency alongside technical expertise. Responding to this growing need, OET, the global leader in healthcare English language assessment, recently partnered with the International Institute of Medical Science and Technology Council (IIMSTC), a leading professional body dedicated to advancing healthcare education and professional development, to help prepare India’s healthcare professionals for international careers through profession-specific communication, awareness initiatives and collaborative learning programs. By combining OET's global expertise in healthcare communication with IIMSTC's extensive network of healthcare institutions and professionals, the partnership aims to improve awareness of global healthcare communication standards and better prepare healthcare professionals for international practice.

IIMSTC is a parastatal council is an association of legendary medical practitioners, educators, chancellors, vice chancellors, judicial officers, and scientists, registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, NITI Aayog, MSME, the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of finance also spread the length and breadth of the globe having offices in New York, USA, Netherland, South Korea, South Africa, and Mozambique.

IIMSTC is also connected with 100+ prominent universities in India and abroad. This collaboration with OET and IIMSTC with an intention to reach maximum students, further highlighting IIMSTC’s network among students in the healthcare sector.

Impact on the Healthcare Market

While the partnership is designed to support healthcare professionals pursuing international careers, its impact extends beyond global mobility. As India’s healthcare sector becomes increasingly connected with international patients, healthcare institutions and cross-border collaborations, effective communication is emerging as a critical factor for patient safety, multidisciplinary teamwork and deploying quality care. Strengthening these capabilities will benefit healthcare professionals working across both domestic and international healthcare settings.

The collaboration is also expected to benefit healthcare students, educators and professionals all across IIMSTC’s partner institutions through access to expert-led learning opportunities, professional insights and resources focused on healthcare communication excellence. Over the coming months, both organizations will roll out joint initiatives designed to build awareness of global communication standards, strengthen learner readiness and support India’s next generation of healthcare professionals as they pursue careers across international healthcare systems.

Impact on the Clinical Communication and Collaboration Market

The global clinical communication and collaboration market size was USD 2.54 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 2.84 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 7.37 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 11.24% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the rising adoption of advanced technologies in healthcare settings, the growing demand for personalized care, and stringent regulatory policies drive the market. These systems are gaining traction across the globe owing to the increasing adoption of smart devices in clinics and hospitals. Further, the introduction of advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a crucial role in the improvement of healthcare services. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is also playing a transformative role in the market by streamlining the entire workflow in healthcare settings. An AI clinical communication platform shifts communication from reactive messaging to coordinated orchestration. It introduces automation in documentation, saving time and costs for healthcare staff. It prioritizes urgent communication, reduces alert fatigue, and enables secure interoperability across teams. AI significantly reduces administrative burden, improves patient safety, strengthens compliance oversight, and restores measurable time to physicians.

Impact on the Clinical Workflow Solutions Market

The global clinical workflow solutions market size was valued at USD 13.61 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 15.50 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 46.77 billion by 2035, representing a healthy CAGR of 13.14% between 2026 and 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing focus of healthcare organizations on streamlining operations and reducing costs. Investors are focused on platforms that show clear, measurable improvements in throughput, cost per case, and clinician time savings. Hot investment themes include interoperability middleware that simplifies EHR integrations; AI-driven scheduling and capacity optimization; automation (RPA) for prior authorizations, clinical reconciliation, and billing; clinical decision support that reduces unnecessary imaging and test ordering; tele-triage and digital front-door solutions that route patients efficiently; and workforce optimization tools that reduce reliance on agency staff.

Organizations are also experiencing numerous challenges in dealing with fast-growing data sources as their client base grows and they expand into new regions and markets. Organizations have begun to see the benefits of fully utilizing big data and are investing in big data technologies, including clinical workflow solutions, as a result of the introduction of big data technology. Thus, witnessing a surge in demand for big data analytics is driving the growth of the clinical workflow solutions market during the forecast period.

Expert Opinion

Commenting on the collaboration, Amit Upadhyay, Regional Director for South Asia at OET, said,

“Effective communication is fundamental to quality healthcare delivery. We are delighted to sign this MoU with IIMSTC to support Indian healthcare professionals as they prepare for career opportunities globally. Through this partnership, we hope to empower more healthcare professionals with the communication skills needed to succeed in diverse healthcare environments around the world.”